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DMG FORUM RULES

In light of recent events and issues we are making some
additions and changes to the DMG forum rules and regulations. We are also
carrying forward several of the older rules, but reorganizing them in a more
simplistic easy to understand manner. Please take time to read through all the
rules, understand them and be thoroughly familiar with what rules you are
expected to follow.

IF CODE OF CONDUCT

The India Forums Code of Conduct is applicable universally
through all sections within IF. This covers some basic expectations of conduct
like spamming, flooding, advertisements, language and other broader issues. The
IF Code of Conduct can be found here http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4420
. Review these rules thoroughly as these are applicable not only in DMG but in
every other section you be active in.

DMG RULES & REGULATIONS

1)
Zero Tolerance Policy
and Legal Notice: India Forums
strives to provide a platform for a diverse set of audiences to express their
views and opinions on a television show. Unfortunately, some members of this
forum have been taking this freedom of expression too far and abusing our platform
to express highly derogatory and crass
messages. Many of these posts can legally constitute as harassment, abuse or
slander. This problem is not limited to the forums, but recently we have been
informed that Star One has been receiving several of these abusive messages and
threats. They are taking these abusive messages seriously, and may even get
their legal cell involved. In order to preserve the reputation of India Forums
and to continue providing a platform for our well behaved and respectable
members we will be henceforth adhering to a zero tolerance policy towards abusive
messages and topics that assassinate character real or fiction, or express
abusive/violent terms towards DMG its team and crew

a.
This is a serious issue and the channel has
considered legal action. India Forums will be cooperating with any legal
measures. To avoid embarrassment for yourself, stop posting such messages.

b.
Topics that are abusive or derogatory, or get
flooded with abusive or derogatory posts will be locked and trashed.

c.
There will be no chances or reminders. Members
engaged in such behavior will receive corrective action up to and including a
ban with blocked IP. This includes ban without notice even if you have never
received a WL before. This includes ban on any and all IDs associated with your
IP.

d.
This policy will be extended to chat clubs, fan
clubs and other relevant sections to ensure that India Forums does not provide
a platform for abusive and derogatory members.

2)
Derogatory name
calling/bashing/personal attacks:
Making any personal attacks or derogatory names calling against members,
actors, characters, or CVs is not acceptable. Please know the difference
between bashing and criticism. Dislike, criticism, disagreement or
contradiction are not considered bashing. Only direct comments with the full
and clear intention to put down in a derogatory manner is considered bashing.

a.
Here are some examples

Not
Bashing

Bashing

OMG! 'X' is totally confused, I don't
get her.

OMG! 'X' is such a clueless b**ch,
only an a$$ would like her

What is the big deal with 'X', he
can't act and I find him ugly. His character is cheap too.

'X' is such a cheap slut. Why do they
have an ugly freak like him on the show.

I don't know how any reasonable person
can even think of supporting adultery, it's just wrong and not done.

Only cheap sluts and people with no
morals can support something sick like adultery.

The writers are losing it and coming
up with very weak plotlines. It's totally stupid and pointless, they better
get their act straight soon.

Are a bunch of bonehead bozos writing
this show? Where do they come up with this crap from.

3)
Signatures: It
has come to our attention that members are using signatures, banners and AV to
instigate, mock and rile up people. Henceforth any signature with negative
direct reference to a member, fan groups, the show its actors or characters
will be prohibited. You have the freedom to express your disagreement or
dislike over something. However, going overboard and doing it in a
condescending, sarcastic and mocking manner is not tolerated. (Link to previous notice on signatures - http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1494552)

4)
Personal lives &
Non DMG topics: This section is only intended for the discussion of the
show DMG and topics related to it. Any topics or posts about the personal lives
of the actors or makers outside the show will not be allowed unless it has a
clear and direct relationship to the show. Any topics or posts judging or
commenting on the personal life of the people who play the characters will not
be allowed. While certain issues are related to DMG, if you want to discuss
issues like morality, censorship, marriage and relationships on a broader scope
beyond the limitations of the show please take it to other appropriate
discussion sections.

5)
Repetitive Topics:
Just because you have a point of view or a differing point of view does not
mean it merits or warrants a topic on its own. Recently we have had a flood of
repetitive topics on the same issues. For example

a.
Critiquing CVs for their plot could be one
cohesive discussion instead of several people flooding with new topics for
their personal opinion.

b.
Speculating on how the story would proceed could
be one cohesive discussion instead of several people flooding with new topics
based on their own speculations.

Before opening a new topic please take time
to see if your view can be integrated or connected to an existing topic.
Flooding the forum with repetitive topics or failure to comply with this
expectation will result in increased WL even if your topics do not necessarily
violate other rules. It's a matter of keeping the forum neat and organized.

6)
Explicit Language &
Content: India Forums is a family friendly forum and we expect that
members keep this in mind and conduct themselves in a manner that is respectable
to all members of the forum. There is no room for X rated conversations,
comments or jokes on this forum. We understand that there are some mature
relationship issues related to DMG and its plot. However, such issues can be
discussed in a mature respectable manner with proper language and decorum.
There is no need to stoop to cheap levels and bring in explicit language or
content into your posts. Members using sexually explicit language, sexual slang
or derailing reasonable conversations to crass and cheap levels will be
severely dealt with.

This rule applies to abbreviated forms like
WTF as well as censored words like b**ch, f**k.
We wholly support member's freedom of speech and expression. However,
freedom of speech and expression lets people express their views and opinions.
There is no need to use obscene of cuss words to express one's views or
opinions. This can be done in proper respectable and mature language.

7)
Instigation:
Recently we have had a spate of topics opened with the sole purpose of riling
up fans and disrupting decorum of the forum. This includes but is not limited
to stories, theories, comparisons, images, cartoons or other content which is
intentionally sarcastic, mocking and derogatory to cause discontent and rile people
up. While there is no hard and fast rule
on which topic can incite fans, it is pretty evident when members ' especially
MID new comers are attempting to cause chaos. At the same time simply because
there is an instigating topic does not mean that other members should respond
and carry on such a topic.

a.
Topics created to instigate fan groups or cause
chaos in the forums will be closed and addressed per Dev Teams discretion

b.
The Dev Team will also take appropriate
stringent action based on our zero tolerance policy

c.
Regular members are expected to refrain from
commenting on responding to such topics and posts. Members who continue to
comment and extend such arguments will be held liable for continuing and adding
to the instigation

d.
If you find a topic to be instigating report and
stop at that. Do not reply, argue, or talk back.

8)
Appreciation Threads: Appreciation threads are created for members
to express their praise and appreciation for the jodis in the show. These
threads are for the specific fan groups. If you dislike a Jodi or a fan group
do not enter that thread period. At the same time just because disagreeing
people are asked not to post in the thread does not mean that you can comment
or criticize on other fan groups, characters or jodis in your respective
ATs. AT's will also be held strictly
liable under our zero tolerance policy.

9)
Moral Policing &
Dev Team: India Forums is a platform to allow everyone to express their
opinions freely within COC and respectable limitations. Members have the
freedom to disagree, dislike or contradict other opinions. However, members
should not be morally policing the members and telling them how to think act or
behave. There is a Dev Team in place to address all concerns within each
section. All matters that need review or addressing should be reported and
deferred to the Dev Team. Members should not take matters into their own hand
and retaliate, chastise, correct members or point out COC violations. These are
matters strictly to be handled by Dev Team.

10) Discussing IF or Dev Team: Topics comparing/criticizing India Forums in
relation to other forums or criticizing the Dev Team are prohibited.

a.
Discussing IF: We realize there are several
different forums on the internet. Each forum is different and runs on different
principles. At India Forums we try to make rules that we feel is best suited
for our forums and the direction we want to go. We welcome members to post
comments/suggestions as well as constructive criticism in the comments/suggestions
section, and we do try to incorporate your ideas. However, the DMG section is
not a place for such topics. Nor do we welcome negative comparison. Posting on
an online forum is a privilege not a right. You have the choice to choose which
forum you want to be on, we have a choice to choose how we want to run our
forums.

b.
Discussing Dev Team: We understand that
sometimes you have questions/concerns over how we handle things. Sometimes you
may disagree with the way we have handled a situation. We definitely do not
want any member feeling ignored or mistreated. We want to ensure that everyone
is treated fairly and all sides are heard objectively. However, we require that
you do not create topics within the forum questioning or criticizing Dev Team
members. This creates arguments, chaos, a sense of mistrust and negative
atmosphere. If you have a grievance PM us and let us discuss with you. You may
approach someone else in the DT if you are not comfortable with one of us.

10) PM and Reporting: If a group of people has an issue. Choose one spokesperson and have them PM us. Don't have everyone PM us the same thing over and over again. The report button is for serious issues, not for frivolous nitpicking, getting back or petty bickering. Use it, DO NOT abuse it. We will be taking action against consistent reporting abusers.

12) Miscellaneous: A reiteration of other minor rules and
reminders

a.
Do not make headings or posts in ALL CAPS.

b.
Do not chat/spam or flood

c.
Do not post only emoticons

d.
Do not post personal information on stars

e.
Do not post fan fiction they go to fan fiction
section

f.
No advertising

g.
Do not create games, activities without
permission of Dev Team

h.
Do not create threads to introduce yourselves

i.
Do not create threads to congratulate members on
post count ranks

j.
Do not post morphed pictures

k.
Do not quote long posts or quotes with several
pictures. Do not have more than three quotes in a post

l.
Use like button instead of one line appreciation
posts

m.
Do not post articles from Tellychakkar or
IndianTelevison

n.
Do not make help or questions topics, refer to
the helpdesk

Reporting and Issues Addressing

DMG Dev Team

Video Updater

Sonyfan88

Moderators(1st point of contact)

realitybites
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Channel Moderators (2nd point of contact)

Gaganjot.S
-Preeti-

General Moderators (3rd point of contact)

*Shruti*
hetal

How to address violations and issues

1)
If you see a post that violates the rules or
could be a potential issue. Immediately report it. Do not quote post, respond,
retaliate or do any action beyond reporting. You will be held liable if you
responded and aggravated the situation.

2)
Please allow a reasonable timeframe of at least
24 hours before escalating the issue and PMing a moderator. We try to address
reports as soon as we can. Please avoid PMing the moderators unless the issue
has been neglected for way too long or it is an extremely pressing matter.

3)
Please allow reasonable time frame of at least
24 hours before further escalating issues to CM or GM

4)
The chain of command is
GM>CM>Moderator>Viewbie>Coolbie/Videobie. If you have issues with
decisions made by the Dev Team you may escalate via PM following this chain of
command. There are several members in the Dev Team you can discuss your issues
with. There is absolutely no reason to complain of partiality or unfair
treatment.

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DMG FORUM GUIDELINES

The guidelines of the DMG forum are not mandatory or
strictly enforced like the rules. However, these guidelines are created to help
you utilize the forum in a constructive manner. As such these guidelines can
become more important than the rules as following them will make your
experience on the forum pleasant and easy. If you take time to read through
these guidelines and make it a personal commitment to stick by the, you will
find that the forum magically becomes a better place to be.

The Guidelines are simple. Think! Respect! Relax! Enjoy.

THINK!

1)
Before you Post

a.
Take time to think why you are posting and for
what reason

b.
If you are posting because you are angry or
upset chances are you will post something you regret or hurt yourselves and
others, take a break cool down and then post

c.
If you have nothing good to say then it's better
not to say anything at all

d.
Take time to think of what you are trying to say
and how your words come across

e.
Make your posts coolly and calmly, don't
unnecessarily get yourself banned by
losing control of yourself

f.
Try to think and make a good effort to avoid
repetitive and instigating topics

2)
Before you react

a.
Take time to think on why you are responding to
something

b.
If your response is not constructive or
positively contributing to the forum don't do it

c.
If your response is to retaliate, argue or talk
back to someone then definitely don't do it

d.
Remember the only reason trolls and instigators
exist is because people feed them. If you completely ignore the topic and
refuse to quote or reply, it will simply go down unnoticed and be worth
nothing. If you react trolls and instigators will keep doing it more. If you
ignore they don't get fed and have no choice to be ignored

e.
Remember a post will become as prominent or
insignificant as you make it to be

3)
Before you report

a.
Take time to think why you are reporting. Try to
get a clear picture in your mind on what rules have been violated, how and why
you feel it is necessary to report.

b.
Could it be a slip on the other persons part,
did their words come out wrong, are they just posting strong criticism. Don't
let people get under your skin because they are on the opposite side. Report
only when necessary.

c.
Bashing, please close, stop this, ban this
person - have absolutely no meaning to us. We are not mind readers and don't
know what you are thinking. We often have to spend a lot of time trying to
figure out why something was reported and what was violated.

d.
Try to present a clear and concise picture when
you report. Think thoroughly and explain the reason for your report. This will
help us address reports faster and more efficiently as we don't have to read
your mind. It will also help us prioritize and address the major issues before
the minor ones.

4)
Before you PM

a.
Please keep in mind moderators are also members.
We would also like time to make our own posts. We also have our own lives and
cannot be here 24/7

b.
Please be considerate and PM us only when
necessarily and something has not been addressed properly in time.

c.
If you are PMing at least try to give us a good
constructive reason for the PM than merely links and abstract requests

d. Sending multiple PMs, or having ten people send the same PM to all of us will not get us address something faster or weigh it higher. In fact it slows us down going through all of them and actually works against you.

5)
Before you make an MID

a.
In the real world people who use multiple
identities are considered criminally or psychologically insane

b.
When you create MIDs know that you are emulating
deviant and socially frowned upon behavior. Is this really what you want for
yourself?

c.
Try to think about your own self, your personal
identity and integrity. Why are you holding viewpoints that you cannot express
constructively as yourself? Why do you want to use verbiage and language that
you would not yourself? Why do you need to hide behind masks and cause problems?

RESPECT!

1)
Your fellow forum members – You do not have to
agree, like, be friends or even interact with everyone. However, you will
respect them as individuals.

2)
Conflicting opinions – You do not have to agree,
like, accept, or even understand a different opinion. You can also find an
opinion against personal moral values, find it bizarre and express your
disagreement. However, you should respect diversity in opinions and express
your disagreement in a polite and civilized manner.

3)
The Forum and Its Platform – India Forums is a
privilege, not a right. You have been given an opportunity to express yourself
and your opinions. India Forums is by no means obliged to give you this
privilege. So respect the fact that you have a platform to discuss and speak your
mind. Give yourself and others the opportunity to use this platform
respectfully. Don't speak or behave in a way that disrespects your privilege or
brings it to disrepute.

RELAX!

1)
Of course many of you love and enjoy DMG
passionately, at the end of the day it is just a television show

2)
It is purely fictional and solely for
entertainment purposes

3)
It is not meant to reflect reality or preach any
moral standards or values

4)
The makers are in business to gain viewership
and may do it in different means, be aware of what a any show or channel is in
business for and don't get agitated over it

5)
There are literally thousands of viewers with
thousands of perceptions on how the story should go and who should be paired
with whom, not everyone can be pleased

6)
It is just a show and will be ending some day or
the other, don't get to tied up and agitated over something that is fiction,
not real, will end and actually become an insignificant phase of your life

ENJOY!

1)
Try to enjoy the show and the forums for what
its worth without being judgmental or expecting too much

2)
You are here to enjoy and it is against that
purpose to let things ruin the enjoyment and make you agitated or irritated
instead

3)
If you don't like something, you can always
change channels, log off, go do something else.

realitybitesModerator

If you have query related to closing or warning issued then pm to the DT clearly citing the issue. There is NO need to be angry/furious over it.

Its important to note here that the pm should come only from the member( topic maker) concerned and NOT any member. The DT wont entertain such pm or posts on the forum.

If a topic is closed then there are sensible & valid reasons behind it, DT does NOT act on whims and fancies of ANY member or actor. Also Do not blindly compare two topics/threads, DT evaluates and takes a non judgemental view.Do remember 'A topic wont be closed just becoz its a different view than yours. "

To all members Do Not Turn DMG forum into a senseless minefield.

Learn to Respect and Tolerate a different choice or opinion and stop turning any view against your own into a battleground. It defeats the basic purpose of being on a open forum.Tolerate and understand a differing view.

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